The service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page.
The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.
If you prefer a gluten-free host, please notify an usher prior to the service.
Please stand
PRELUDE
“A Lenten Voluntary” Robert Rowland-Raybold
PROCESSIONAL
“Forty Days and Forty Nights” The Hymnal 1982, #150
1 Forty days and forty nights
thou wast fasting in the wild;
forty days and forty nights
tempted, and yet undefiled.
2 Should not we thy sorrow share
and from worldly joys abstain,
fasting with unceasing prayer,
strong with thee to suffer pain?
3 Then if Satan on us press,
Jesus, Savior, hear our call!
Victor in the wilderness,
grant we may not faint nor fall!
4 So shall we have peace divine:
holier gladness ours shall be;
round us, too, shall angels shine,
such as ministered to thee.
5 Keep, O keep us, Savior dear,
ever constant by thy side;
that with thee we may appear
at the eternal Eastertide.
The Liturgy of the Word
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name through Christ our Lord. Amen.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated
A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Reader When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, “Today I declare to the Lord your God that I have come into the land that the Lord swore to our ancestors to give us.” When the priest takes the basket from your hand and sets it down before the altar of the Lord your God, you shall make this response before the Lord your God: “A wandering Aramean was my ancestor; he went down into Egypt and lived there as an alien, few in number, and there he became a great nation, mighty and populous. When the Egyptians treated us harshly and afflicted us, by imposing hard labor on us, we cried to the Lord, the God of our ancestors; the Lord heard our voice and saw our affliction, our toil, and our oppression. The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with a terrifying display of power, and with signs and wonders; and he brought us into this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. So now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground that you, O Lord, have given me.” You shall set it down before the Lord your God and bow down before the Lord your God. Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16
(The Lector and People read responsively by whole verse.)
1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, *
abides under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 He shall say to the Lord, “You are my refuge and my stronghold, *
my God in whom I put my trust.”
9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, *
and the Most High your habitation,
10 There shall no evil happen to you, *
neither shall any plague come near your dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, *
to keep you in all your ways.
12 They shall bear you in their hands, *
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; *
you shall trample the young lion and the serpent under your feet.
14 Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him; *
I will protect him, because he knows my Name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; *
I am with him in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him to honor.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, *
and show him my salvation.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans 10:8b-13
Reader “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GRADUAL HYMN
“If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee” The Hymnal 1982, #635
1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee,
and hope in him through all thy ways,
he’ll give thee strength whate’er betide thee,
and bear thee through the evil days.
Who trusts in God’s unchanging love
builds on a rock that nought can move.
2 Sing, pray, and keep his ways unswerving;
so do thine own part faithfully,
and trust his word, though undeserving;
thou yet shalt find it true for thee;
God never yet forsook in need
the soul that trusted him indeed.
THE GOSPEL
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 4:1-13
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Celebrant After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’”
Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’”
Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, saying to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you, to protect you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’” Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Please be seated
THE SERMON The Rev. Melanie Slane
Please stand
THE NICENE CREED
All: We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Canada.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Dayton, St. Francis in Springboro, and St. Peter in Delaware.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Mary Sones, Tracey Swartz, and Jim & Patricia Tallman.
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For this city for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For those on St. Mark’s Prayer List: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells; for others for whom we wish to pray; for the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
In the communion of St Mark and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.
To thee, O Lord our God.
Silence
Celebrant Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness. Give us grace to direct our lives in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save, through Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen.
(From A New Zealand Prayer Book Pages 574)
THE CONFESSION
Celebrant Let us confess our sins to God and our neighbors.
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves; we are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
Please stand
THE PEACE
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The congregation offers the peace of God to one another.
Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS
THE OFFERTORY
The Ushers collect the offering at this time
OFFERTORY SOLO Soloist: Shannon LeRue
“He That Dwelleth in the Secret Place” Comp. Don Humphreys
Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.
OFFERTORY HYMN The Hymnal 1982, #380
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
The Liturgy of the Table
God’s Table is open to all, as God’s Love is open to all.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give God thanks and praise.
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
SANCTUS The Hymnal 1982, #S125
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
Celebrant And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,
We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.
Lord God of our Fathers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name.
Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,
from generation to generation. AMEN.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.
What we celebrate is not The Episcopal Church’s Supper, but The Lord’s Supper. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table, where you may receive Communion in both kinds. Those not partaking of Communion are invited to come forward, cross your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing.
COMMUNION HYMN
“My God, Thy Table Now is Spread” The Hymnal 1982, #321
1 My God, thy table now is spread,
thy cup with love doth overflow;
be all thy children thither led,
and let them thy sweet mercies know.
2 O let thy table honored be,
and furnished well with joyful guests;
and may each soul salvation see,
that here its sacred pledges tastes.
3 Drawn by thy quickening grace, O Lord,
in countless number let them come
and gather from their Father’s board
the Bread that lives beyond the tomb.
4 Nor let thy spreading Gospel rest
till through the world thy truth has run,
till with this Bread shall all be blessed
who see the light or feel the sun.
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Celebrant Let us pray.
All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE
Celebrant Bow down before the Lord.
Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
RECESSIONAL
“Lead Us Heavenly Father” The Hymnal 1982, #559
1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but thee,
yet possessing every blessing,
if our God our Father be.
2 Savior, breathe forgiveness o’er us;
all our weakness thou dost know;
thou didst tread this earth before us;
thou didst feel its keenest woe;
yet unfearing, persevering,
to thy passion thou didst go.
3 Spirit of our God, descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy;
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy;
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy.
POSTLUDE
“Voluntary in G” Robert Lau
POSTLUDE
THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to honor the eternal presence of Christ. It is given this week by the Wagner Family, in loving memory of Betty Wagner.
COFFEE HOUR is hosted by Norma Peachey and Ginny Tuxhorn.
Prayers for the Week of March 9
FOR PEACE AROUND THE WORLD.
For those we have lost: to death, suicide, addiction, or politics
For those who struggle: with the basic necessities of life after natural catastrophic events; with finding asylum in loving, welcoming lands; with losing necessary services in this changing political climate; with unexpected job losses
For those serving in the military, and for the safety of all Americans around the world.
For our enemies and for those who would harm us for gain
For those in our prayer cycles:
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Canada.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Dayton, St. Francis in Springboro, and St. Peter in Delaware.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Mary Sones, Tracey Swartz, and Jim & Patricia Tallman.
For those celebrating March birthdays: Patricia Tallman 3/2, Juanita Limes 3/6, Adam Oiler 3/16, Addison Oiler 3/16, Elizabeth Reuter 3/21
For those on our parish prayer list: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells.
For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity:
Akiko, friend of Jim Tallman; Blaze, the Tallman’s grandson; Chip, Jim Rudd’s step-mother; Chris & family, friends of the Reuters; Clara, Pat Tallman’s cousin; Crystal, friend of the Rubinos; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family, friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patrick, Jackie Hoskinson’s cousin; Patti and Rachel, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Regina, Mary-Anna Welch’s sister; Renea, friend of Juanita and Lisa; Roberta, Tracey Swartz’s mother; Tonia, Juanita Limes’ daughter-in-law; Tony, Judy Rudd’s brother; Tracy, friend of the parish.
For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Hope4Riverside, Neighborhood Bridges, and for the non-profit groups who use our Community Building.
For our Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Kristin White
For our Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Sean Rowe
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 9.
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:
March 9 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Melanie Slane
March 16 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Jack Koepke
March 23 Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson
March 30 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev Cn Jodi Baron
April 6 Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow
April 13 Palm Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Greg Sammons
April 20 Easter Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
April 27 Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson
STEWARDSHIP NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2025 (five Sunday services)
Attendance: 150 Offering: $10,971
Thank you to our Coffee Hour Hosts Joy Brown, Sandy Bultman, and René Meadors.
DAY OF CHANGE is TODAY!! We celebrate the coming of warmer weather when setting our clocks forward by taking up a collection for the Food Pantry at St Paul’s UMC. Coins, cash, checks, and online donations are all welcome!
Next Sunday is HUNGER SUNDAY. Please remember to bring in
non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. They can always use canned soups. fruits, vegetables, and meats; cereal and oatmeal; dried beans; drink mixes; pancake mix and syrup; pasta and jarred sauce; cooking oil and spices. Thank you for your generosity!
COFFEE HOUR is a hallmark of the Episcopal Church, considered by some to be the Third Sacrament (or eighth, depending on how you count.) It’s a chance to mingle, chat, get caught up, celebrate, while enjoying light snacks and coffee (of course.) It’s a wonderful way to welcome visitors and guests, and to celebrate special family occasions. There’s a signup sheet right outside the Office, so please sponsor a Sunday or two!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Ministers for March 9, 2025
Lent 1
Celebration of Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: The Rev. Melanie Slane
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Lay Readers: Carol Williamson, TJ Walch
Chalicists: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Kendall Rubino
Tech & Facebook Live: Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Wayne Harper, Tony Rubino
Counters: Kendall Rubino, Jim Rudd
Open/Close: Wagner/Rubino
March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter
Coffee Hour: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn
Ministers for March 16, 2025
Lent 2
Celebration of Holy Eucharist
Readings:
Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27;
Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Celebrant: The Rev. Jack Koepke
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Stephanie Welch
Lay Readers: Gabriel Walch, Jackie Hoskinson
Chalicists: Judy Rudd, Kendall Rubino
Tech & Facebook Live: TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Dave Reuter, Ginny Tuxhorn
Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Dave Reuter
Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow
March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter
Coffee Hour: Laura Leach
*We will plan services on a week-to-week basis, some Sundays being Morning Prayer and some being the Holy Eucharist. The Ministry Schedule will include all possible ministers/participants in the upcoming service, until the service type has been decided (usually by the Wednesday preceding the Sunday.)
We appreciate your adaptability during this transition time.
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Our Mission Statement:
“We gather for worship, education and mutual support;
welcome all people; and serve the community in God’s name”.
A prayer for St. Mark’s in a time of transition:
O Lord, Father of life and change, of new and old: You gifted us with abilities to speak and listen, to hear and decide, to choose and know. We thank you for teaching us how to used these abilities, though we must at times remember to combine them with patience. Remind us to speak with kindness, to listen to understand, to hear all voices, to decide on what is just and true, to choose the path of peace, and to know we are not alone. Be with us in this time of transition, that it is as effective as it is unsettling, as comforting as it is confusing. And never leave our side on the journey ahead, as we strive for an unknown destination. In the name of your Son Jesus, who walks alongside us, we pray. Amen.
(written by Elizabeth Wagner-Weber)
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St. Mark’s is a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio,
which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
PARISH LEADERSHIP
Senior Warden: Jim Rudd
Junior Warden: Tony Rubino
Vestry:
Jenna Walch
Gary Welch
Jackie Hoskinson
Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Katherine Wagner
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Don Nancarrow, Treasurer
Dave Reuter, Recorder
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On-line Giving to St. Mark’s
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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Email: st_marks@ameritech.net
Office Phone: 937-256-1082
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